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Suggest Treatment For A Large Lump On The Tailbone Area

Hi I have a large pretruding lump in the curve of my back above my bum. Its extremely painful and seems to be getting more swollen. There is no difference in colour as I have suffered with cellulitis a few times and thought it might be that. Im not sure if I have maybe bruised the bone?
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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1.The most possible cause could be infective cyst / hair follicular infection with collection with in.
2.Second cause could be ganglion from the spinal joint space, other possible cause could be lipomatous.
3.Fur further evaluation ultrasound will be helpful - which will evaluate the nature of the lump, its source and extensions.
4.In case of infective aetiology a course of antibiotic will help - larger one might need a small incision and drainage.
5.In case of mass lesion an FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology to evaluate the nature of the cells involved. And treated accordingly.

Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query,
any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask.
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Suggest Treatment For A Large Lump On The Tailbone Area

Welcome to health care magic. 1.The most possible cause could be infective cyst / hair follicular infection with collection with in. 2.Second cause could be ganglion from the spinal joint space, other possible cause could be lipomatous. 3.Fur further evaluation ultrasound will be helpful - which will evaluate the nature of the lump, its source and extensions. 4.In case of infective aetiology a course of antibiotic will help - larger one might need a small incision and drainage. 5.In case of mass lesion an FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology to evaluate the nature of the cells involved. And treated accordingly. Good luck. Hope i have answered your query, any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask. http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888